his stunning model is also a huge health nut. Monika played competitive volleyball before deciding to pursue modelling full-time after falling in love with the fashion industry. With her unflappable personality and amazing good looks, it’s not hard to see why she’s gained a strong following in her native Philippines.

Monika wants people to know that modelling isn’t just about being a pretty face – there’s a lot of skill and hours of hard work at the gym involved in making sure you’re runway-ready. Having tried out for Cycle 2, she decided to return and come back even more determined to be selected. Incredibly competitive, Monika will do everything in her power to clinch the top prize and become Asia’s Next Top Model.

AsNTM3 Malaysia- Melissa Tan Li Hsia

Full Name: Melissa Tan Li Hsia

Nickname: Mel

Age: 27

Height: 173cm

Country: Malaysia

Occupation: Financial Industry / Part‐time Model

Favourite Feature: Arms

Worst Feature: None

Favourite Model: Coco Rocha

Favourite Designer: Alexander McQueen

Phobias: Heights / certain types of insects

Melissa got bitten by the modelling bug in her teens when she took part in a competition in her native Malaysia. Despite focusing on her studies, she wasn’t able to shake her love of being in front of the camera. She dabbled in modelling part-time while completing a degree and working as a successful financial consultant.

She’s never allowed herself to take on modelling full-time, but this year Melissa decided to take the plunge and sign up for Cycle 3 of AsNTM while on a business trip. Fellow competitors will have to watch out for her intelligence, charm and adaptability, which will surely impress the judges.

AsNTM3 Hong Kong – Lorretta Chow

Full Name: Lorretta Chow

Nickname: Lori

Age: 27

Height: 179cm

Country: Hong Kong

Occupation: Actress / Singer / Part‐time model

Favourite Feature: Smile

Worst Feature: Armpits

Favourite Model: Candice Swanepoel

Favourite Designer: Christian Louboutin / Alexander McQueen

Phobias: Insects that sting / bite

Lorretta loves to take centre stage, whether it’s showing off her acting chops on screen, belting out songs for her album, or working her magic in front of a camera – there’s no doubt that she was made for the limelight.

Towering at almost 180cm with her chiseled features and glowing skin, she’s got all the right stuff to be on the cover of international fashion magazines. Lorretta definitely knows how to work the crowd but can she earn the coveted role of Asia’s Next Top Model?

AsNTM3 Thailand- Kiana Anora Guyon

Full Name: Kiana Anora Guyon

Nickname: Kay

Age: 20

Height: 170cm

Country: Thailand

Occupation: Student

Favourite Feature: Smile

Worst Feature: Thighs

Favourite Model: Candice Swanepoel

Favourite Designer: Elie Saab

Phobias: Spiders

Of Thai and French descent, Kiana has grown up as daddy’s perfect little girl. The full-time student loves the glitz and glamour of model life, but there’s more to this beauty – she’s also a trained Muay Thai fighter. She’s a tough cookie who won’t back down from a challenge, whether it’s having it out in the ring or strutting her stuff in 6-inch stilettos.

If there’s one thing Muay Thai has taught her it’s hard work and dedication. She’s not afraid to get down and dirty to get the perfect shot. Will daddy’s princess be able to stand on her own two feet and prove to the world she’s got what it takes to become Asia’s Next Top Model?

AsNTM3 Hong Kong- Kirsteen Ching Wing MacGregor Barlow

Full Name: Kirsteen Ching Wing MacGregor Barlow

Nickname: KB

Age: 25

Height: 171cm

Country: Hong Kong

Occupation: Model

Favourite Feature: Upper abdominals

Worst Feature: Arms

Favourite Model: Kate Moss

Favourite Designer: Elie Saab / Givenchy

Phobias: Deep open water

KB’s got a rebel streak and is our model with an edge. Passionate about modelling, she has been hard at work carving out a career in the fashion world over the last few years. Our resident wild child isn’t afraid of competition and will do whatever it takes to get to the top.

She’s got the sex appeal nailed and now it’s time to hone her skills and become a bonafide editorial and runway model. KB’s on a mission to prove all her naysayers wrong and her competitors will need to watch their backs.

AsNTM3 Indonesia- Ayu Gani

Full Name: Ayu Gani

Nickname: Gani

Age: 23

Height: 173cm

Country: Indonesia

Occupation: Student

Favourite Feature: Eyes

Worst Feature: Big legs

Favourite Model: Karlie Kloss

Favourite Designer: Dolce & Gabbana

Phobias: Alone in a dark room

Gani has always harboured a passion for fashion. This fashion student has been studying the business side of the industry for the past few years and stumbled into the spotlight as a model when a friend submitted her photos for Jakarta’s biggest modelling competition – Wadja Femina. To her surprise, she was voted the audience’s favourite and it lit a spark within her.

Since then, Gani has actively pursued modelling and aims to change the view that models have to be over 180cm to be successful. Along with exquisite features and the ability to think on her feet, she is a force to be reckoned with in this competition.

AsNTM3 Phillipines- Franchesca Denise Lagua

Full Name: Franchesca Denise Lagua

Nickname: Chesca

Age: 23

Height: 172cm

Country: Philippines

Occupation: Model

Favourite Feature: Teeth / legs

Worst Feature: Nose

Favourite Model: Kendall Jenner

Favourite Designer: Vera Wang

Phobias: Flying cockroaches

Long hair, good looks and legs for days – Franchesca seems to have it all. She’s been modelling in her native Philippines for the past five years and is ready to take the next step in her career. Her brilliant smile will leave you breathless but behind those pearly whites lies a driven woman who is ready to step out into the world of international modelling.

She has never been far from her loved ones and is rarely away from her model boyfriend. Franchesca’s biggest challenge will be finding her footing and learning to be truly independent. Fellow competitors should watch out for this girl who’s got all the right assets to win Top Model!

AsNTM3 Vietnam- Duong Celine Thuy‐vi

Full Name: Duong Celine Thuy‐vi

Nickname: None

Age: 18

Height: 174cm

Country: Vietnam / France

Occupation: Student / Part‐time model

Favourite Feature: Eyes / arms

Worst Feature: Ears

Favourite Model: Gia / Naomi Campbell / Liu Wen / Cara Delevingne

Favourite Designer: Isey Miyake

Phobias: Spiders

Celine has grown up in the birthplace of couture – living and breathing high fashion in Paris, France. She describes herself as chic and elegant and is focused on creating her own style instead of following fads and trends. Bullied for her Asian looks as a child growing up in Europe, she has learnt to embrace them and knows how to stand out from the crowd.

Her knowledge of fashion gives her an edge over the other girls, and with a face made for the pages of Vogue, she could very well become the judges’ leading lady.

AsNTM3 Japan- Barbara Akemi Katsuki

Full Name: Barbara Akemi Katsuki

Nickname: Akemi

Age: 27

Height: 173cm

Country: Japan / Brazil

Occupation: Model / student

Favourite Feature: My smile

Worst Feature: My feet

Favourite Model: Kiko Mizuhara (Japan) / Alessandra Ambrosio (Brazil)

Favourite Designer: Ralph Lauren

Phobias: Snakes

Born in Brazil to a Brazilian mother and Japanese father, Barbara moved to Japan at five. She is no stranger to the world of modelling, having spent more than a decade parading her natural good looks along catwalks and in photoshoots.

Recently, she moved to Taiwan to pursue modelling opportunities and has enjoyed great success in the region. Her sunny disposition and professionalism will win the hearts of the judges. And her amazing skills and wealth of experience will intimidate her competitors.

AsNTM3 Philippines- Amanda Bianca Chan

Full Name: Amanda Bianca Chan

Nickname: None

Age: 17

Height: 176cm

Country: Philippines

Occupation: Student

Favourite Feature: Legs

Worst Feature: Feet

Favourite Model: Cara Delevingne

Favourite Designer: Steve Madden

Phobias: Heights

This season’s youngest contestant, Amanda has grown up following the Top Model franchise. A self-confessed klutz, she has long dreamed of gracefully walking down runways like her favourite celebrity models. Amanda first tried her hand at modelling a year ago when she caught the eye of model scouts.

Her inexperience means Amanda is a sponge just waiting to soak up all the knowledge she will gain through quiet observation of her fellow competitors. The other girls will have to keep an eye on Amanda and her innate ability to learn and adapt as she transforms throughout the competition.

AsNTM 3 Singapore- Aimee Rose Cheng‐Bradshaw

Full Name: Aimee Rose Cheng‐Bradshaw

Nickname: ACB

Age: 19

Height: 175cm

Country: Singapore

Occupation: Model

Favourite Feature: Hair texture

Worst Feature: Sideburns

Favourite Model: Miranda Kerr

Favourite Designer: Marciano

Phobias: Cicada

Aimee was introduced to the world of modelling at just 13 and fell in love with being in front of the camera. After taking a break to complete her studies, it was not long before she decided to take a gap year to throw herself into modelling full-time. She moved overseas to live alone and pursue her modelling career. Incredibly goal-oriented and driven, it’s her mission to hone her modelling skills to perfection.

Having grown up with three sisters, Aimee is no stranger to a house full of girls. And her Model competitors will have to watch out, because behind that sweet saccharine smile is a girl who won’t give up until she’s achieved her dream of becoming a top model.

AsNTM3 Indonesia- Tahlia Raji

Full Name: Tahlia Raji

Nickname: Tahlia

Age: 18

Height: 173cm

Country: Indonesia

Occupation: Model

Favourite Feature: Eyes and lips

Worst Feature: Teeth

Favourite Model: Miranda Kerr

Favourite Designer: Karl Lagerfeld

Phobias: Being alone at night when it’s raining.

Whether it’s acting or modelling, Tahlia has always been at home in front of the camera. Growing up in a creative family, she has learnt to embrace her artistic inclinations even if that means she comes across as a bit odd. Tahlia is a free spirit and loves the freedom of expression that modelling gives her.

She enjoys taking on different characters and personas while modelling and is a artistic chameleon. The other girls will have to watch out as Thalia’s unique perspective on modelling as an art form combined with her unique features makes her a stunning stand out.

AsNTM3 Malaysia- Shareeta Selvaraj

Full Name: Shareeta Selvaraj

Nickname: Sharee

Age: 24

Height: 168cm

Country: Malaysia

Occupation: Freelance Model / Content Manager

Favourite Feature: Eyebrows

Worst Feature: Scary fingers

Favourite Model: Joan Smalls

Favourite Designer: None

Phobias: Fingernails on a chalkboard / things with holes

Shareeta is a stunning beauty queen who has competed in several pageants. Unknown to many, she also holds a Law degree. Having got her studies out of the way, she is now pursuing modelling full-time and mustered up the courage to sign up for Cycle 3 of Asia’s Next Top Model.

Growing up between Malaysia and in New Zealand, Shareeta is ready to dive head first into her modelling career. She’s approaching the competition with a tactical mind and fellow competitors will need to be wary of this smart and sassy woman.

AsNTM3 Indonesia- Rani Ramadhany

Full Name: Rani Ramadhany

Nickname: Rani

Age: 20

Height: 173cm

Country: Indonesia

Occupation: Student / drummer / model

Favourite Feature: Eyes

Worst Feature: Shoulders

Favourite Model: Cara Delevingne / Adriana Lima

Favourite Designer: Nina Nikicio

Phobias: White bright light

Don’t let her cherubic looks fool you – Rani’s a spunky rocker chick who’d rather don ripped jeans and a pair of sneakers than a pretty dress. She loves arts and entertainment , and is an accomplished drummer with a strong web following. Being in the spotlight so often, it was only natural that she made her foray into the world of modelling.

Rani is incredibly passionate about everything she pursues and modelling is no exception. She’s ready to shed her tomboy exterior and pull out her inner international model. Fellow competitors will feel intimidated by this incredibly talented girl.

A graduate of SOFA (School of Fashion and the Arts) with a background of production design as well as interior design from DLSU-CSB, fashion designer Kaye Morales has found a style that intertwines opposing designs with utmost taste – urban street wear with class, punk with sophistication and elegance with a wild streak. Fully expressing this fusion of creativity in her prêt-à-porter line, “Schizo” located at Makati’s shopping district, the Ramp in Glorietta, she also shows versatility in her very own made-to-order line stamped with her name. From cocktail chic to formal coats, Kaye’s signature of geometric patterns and shapes is distinct and her avant-garde touch is unmistakable.

Featured in fashion authority media such as Mega, Preview, Cosmopolitan, Sense & Style, Stylebible and major broadsheets Philippine Daily Inquirer and Manila Bulletin’s Style Weekend, Kaye has staged several fashion shows and has been a contestant in notable fashion competitions, like ETC’s Generation M: The Mega Young Designers Competition 2011, the Triumph Fashion Show and the Bravo Britannia fashion show. Kaye has also participated in prestigious fashion exhibits such as “Rags to Riches” at Greenbelt 5, which has pushed her name further in the realm of couture.

Kaye’s mark of craftsmanship has made her the ultimate choice of big Filipino celebrities. Currently furthering her studies at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. , this lady’s inexhaustible zest to delve into the arts has also lead her to finish a foundation of makeup course in the Makeup Academy in London. With that said, one can only be certain that Kaye’s passion seamlessly flows into her daring designs. Without a doubt, great design is the only thing to be found at Kaye Morales’ atelier on 8862 Madrid Building, Sampaloc St., San Antonio Village, Makati and a promise that you get nothing less than a big fashion statement with an extra edge.